Rob Brown sits down with Jeff Phillips to discuss the challenges and opportunities of remote and hybrid work environments in the accounting industry. Jeff, drawing from his experience as a CEO managing remote teams, shares valuable insights on how firms can not only maintain but increase productivity with remote staff. The discussion explores into the shift from traditional office-based work to hybrid and remote models, addressing common concerns about productivity, trust, and company culture. Jeff emphasizes the importance of adopting the right mindset and implementing effective systems to ensure work gets accomplished, regardless of physical location. He introduces concepts like asynchronous communication and project management tools that can revolutionize how accounting firms operate in a digital age. Key Takeaways: ✓ Remote work can lead to increased productivity when structured correctly ✓ Shifting from a "see you to trust you" mentality to a results-oriented approach is crucial ✓ Asynchronous communication can enhance efficiency in accounting tasks ✓ Project management tools are essential for tracking productivity in remote teams ✓ Regular "office hours" and personal check-ins can maintain company culture in remote settings Quotes: "Don't even look at the technology until you've defined your philosophy about how we're going to communicate." "Running a hybrid team is challenging. Yet, if work is structured correctly, it frees your team to be more productive than they are today." You can watch this specific episode on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/-HWA_QBJP5Y ___________ This is the Accounting Talent Podcast, dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore. The Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR) runs regular international virtual speed networking events to build your personal brand and make valuable industry connections network in the accounting, finance and tech world: Book your place at our next gathering here: https://accountinginfluencers.com/events More Accounting Influencers content here: https://www.youtube.com/@accountinginfluencers for all of our podcast episodes https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencers for our events and posts Thanks to our sponsors: ACCOUNTINGFLY. Accountingfly connects employers with top U.S.-based accounting talent through a variety of services including dedicated searches, Always-On Recruiting, and freelance placements for seasonal or temporary needs. They specialize in remote accounting recruitment, recognizing early on the significant advantages that remote work offers to employers, job-seekers, and their own operations. They pride themselves on their track record of matching the right candidates with the right opportunities and building a robust team of industry experts. Additionally, their partnership with Going Concern—an esteemed source for accounting news and insights—further enhances their ability to stay on the cutting edge of remote recruiting by tapping into a natural pipeline of job seekers. TOA GLOBAL. TOA helps you hire elite talent for your accounting firm. Join thousands of leading firms empowering their teams with job-ready outsourced accountants & bookkeepers. They work...